Rush Expands 2026 Fifty Something Tour with 17 New Cities Learn How to Secure Your Tickets Now
Rush has announced an expansion of their highly anticipated 2026 tour, adding 17 new cities to the lineup. This follows the initial announcement of a 12-date arena tour by co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. The total number of shows now reaches 40, scheduled between June 7 and December 15, 2026.
New Tour Details
The tour marks Rush’s return more than a decade after their last concert series. It is also significant as it comes five years after the passing of legendary drummer Neil Peart. Former Jeff Beck drummer, Anika Nilles, will join Lee and Lifeson for this extensive tour.
Key Tour Dates
The tour kicks off in Los Angeles and includes a diverse range of cities across North America. Here’s the updated list of selected dates and venues:
- June 7: Los Angeles, Kia Forum
- June 9: Los Angeles, Kia Forum
- June 11: Los Angeles, Kia Forum
- June 13: Los Angeles, Kia Forum
- June 18: Mexico City, Palacio de los Deportes
- June 24-30: Fort Worth, Texas, Dickies Arena (four shows)
- July 16-22: Chicago, United Center (four shows)
- July 28-30: New York, Madison Square Garden (four shows)
- August 7-13: Toronto, Scotiabank Arena (four shows)
- August 21: Philadelphia, Xfinity Mobile Arena
- August 26: Detroit, Little Caesars Arena
- September 2: Montreal, Bell Centre
- September 12: Boston, TD Garden
- September 17-19: Cleveland, Rocket Arena (two shows)
- September 23: San Antonio, Texas, Frost Bank Center
- October 5: Denver, Ball Arena
- October 10: Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena
- October 15: San Jose, SAP Center
- October 25: Washington D.C., Capital One Arena
- October 30: Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Arena
- November 5: Hollywood, Florida, Hard Rock Live
- November 9: Tampa, Benchmark International Arena
- November 20: Charlotte, Spectrum Center
- November 25: Atlanta, State Farm Arena
- December 1: Glendale, Arizona, Desert Diamond Arena
- December 10: Edmonton, Alberta, Rogers Place
- December 15: Vancouver, Rogers Arena
How to Secure Your Tickets
Fans eager to attend can sign up for tickets to the newly added dates at livemu.sc/rush by October 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Presales for artists begin on October 27 at noon local time, with no codes required—confirmation is linked to your Ticketmaster account.
An exclusive presale for Citi card members will be available from October 24 through October 26, while American Express holders can access presales for Canadian shows during the same period via americanexpress.com.
Alongside these announcements, Lee and Lifeson expressed their excitement in a video about the overwhelming response to their initial tour announcement. They encourage fans to purchase tickets through official channels.
Each performance will feature two sets, showcasing a selection of 35 classic hits and fan favorites from Rush’s extensive catalog, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.
